Description: Commemorative issue No Date c1892 Alliance between the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Kingdom of Italy.Wilhelm II silver Triple Alliance Medal 1892 42mm, Struck in commemoration of the alliance between the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Kingdom of Italy. Triple Alliance Medal (1892) Busts Wilhelm II, Austria's Franz Josef, Italy's Umberto I r. Rev. Three nations' Arms. Very rare and important Silver medal 42mm 29g, Dies attributed to Oertel, looped for suspension. Lettering: WILHELM ILDEUTSCHER KAISER FRANZ JOS. KAISER V. ÖSTERREICH HUMBERT I. KÖNIG V. JTALIEBSubject: Wilhelm II, German, Emperor 1859 –1941 ruled 1888-1919Subject: Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, Austrian, 1830–1916, ruled 1848–1916Subject: Umberto I, King of Italy, 1844–1900, ruled 1878–1900 Medal of William II, Franz Joseph I, Umberto I, and the League of Three EmperorsMedal struck to honor the signing of the "Triple Alliance" by the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy. Portraits of Kaiser Willhelm II, Kaiser Franz Joseph and King Umberto in profile right. Catalogued in Wurzbach & Hauser, however I don't have the precise catalogue numbers available. Dies attributed to Oertel, undated circa 1892. 42mm in Silver, Choice Uncirculated proof like with lightly marked surfaces. Some minor shallow Obverse marks from handling otherwise problem free and a very attractive piece. Difficult to price as I found basically no other examples with trade information in recent times. The Triple Alliance was a military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. It was formed on 20 May 1882 and renewed periodically until it expired in 1915 during World War I. Germany and Austria-Hungary had been closely allied since 1879. Italy was looking for support against France shortly after it lost North African ambitions to the French. Each member promised mutual support in the event of an attack by any other great power. The treaty provided that Germany and Austria-Hungary were to assist Italy if it was attacked by France without provocation. In turn, Italy would assist Germany if attacked by France. In the event of a war between Austria-Hungary and Russia, Italy promised to remain neutral. The existence and membership of the treaty were well known, but its exact provisions were kept secret until 1919.
Price: 595 USD
Location: Havertown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-02-16T22:37:19.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: GERMANY
Composition: Silver
Year: 1892
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Modified Item: No
